About Distance Learning

About

The Virtual Campus is the focal point for all of the Extended Studies distance learning activities. Faculty and staff work hard to integrate all aspects of distance education initiatives, such as curriculum planning and projections, technology support and management, partnership development and logistical operations.

A key element to the successful operation of the division’s distance learning initiatives is to ensure collaboration between all off-campus sites. From academic policy issues to resource planning and technological allocations, both faculty and staff are instrumental to the success of not just the Virtual Campus, but to all extended studies initiatives as well.

Today's adult learners are influencing the outcome of distance learning programs. How’s that, one may say? Choices are wide and varied for online graduate degree programs. Those universities that respond to the needs of students will succeed.

The administration embraces effective course management systems and teaching strategies that utilize the latest technology. Ted Richardson, senior associate dean says in conclusion, “We serve the entire world with our distance learning options. Students attend the Virtual Campus anywhere—from Montreal, Quebec, to Monterey, California, and from Saudi Arabia to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Our goal is to remain current in technology and hire the best faculty we can.”